Palmeiras, Estudiantes Advance to Copa Libertadores Final After Shootout Drama
Palmeiras and Estudiantes have reached the 2026 Copa Libertadores final after winning their semifinals in penalty shootouts. Palmeiras defeated Fluminense 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw, while Estudiantes overcame defending champions Flamengo 3-2 following two goalless matches.
Palmeiras and Estudiantes set for Libertadores final
Palmeiras and Estudiantes have advanced to the 2026 Copa Libertadores final after both semifinal ties were decided by penalty shootouts, according to Ground News.
Palmeiras eliminated Fluminense 5-3 on penalties after the tie finished level at 2-2 on aggregate. Estudiantes then defeated defending champions Flamengo 3-2 in a shootout after two goalless matches.
The report identifies goalkeeper Carlos Miguel as decisive for Palmeiras, while Jorge Muslera saved three penalties in Estudiantes’ victory. The final is scheduled for Nov. 28, 2026, at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.
A Brazilian-Argentine final
The matchup guarantees a new Libertadores champion from either Brazil or Argentina. Palmeiras will return to the competition’s final after surviving a tense semifinal against fellow Brazilian club Fluminense, while Estudiantes advanced at the expense of the reigning champions.
The semifinal outcomes also ended Flamengo’s defense of the title and produced a final shaped by contrasting paths: Palmeiras prevailed in a high-scoring aggregate tie, while Estudiantes and Flamengo could not be separated across 180 minutes.
No further match details are reported in the available coverage.